Bird House Gourd is an heirloom Lagenaria siceraria with a large bulbous base and narrow neck that dries hard for birdhouses. Skins cure to a faded hard shell.
Sow 1 inch deep. Space 36-48 inches apart in rows 48-60 inches apart. Sprouts in 7-10 days in 70-90°F soil. Plant outside after frost when soil reaches 70°F.
